TARGET DOES IT AGAIN!: FAB Mossimo COLORED Pumps @ Target for only $29.99!!

Well, folks...TARGET HAS DONE IT AGAIN!  They brought back the fabulous & COMFORTABLE (I can definitely attest to that!) Mossimo Viviana Pumps but this time they are available in RED patent, BLUE patent, BLACK patent, BLACK GLITTER, GOLD GLITTER & CHEETAH PRINT (*RAWR*!).  They are all ONLY $29.99!!!

Background story:  When I came across the Mossimo nude, patent leather, platform pumps at Target, I almost sh*tted my pants.  Not only because of the height of the heel (as most avid Target shoppers know...it's hard to find anything higher than a 3" heel) but also THE PRICE!  The nude pumps were ONLY $29.99!!!  You can't beat that with a bat.  I couldn't pass up the STEAL...and I had been on the hunt for a pair of nude pumps for a while now, so I HAD to buy them.

The nude patent pumps are comparable to the Steve Madden Caryssa pump that runs around $89.  They also had the style available in a gold glitter finish, as well, which was comparable to the Steve Madden CaryssaG pump that runs around $129.

I have yet to see them in person (other than the gold glitter pumps) but I know that they are available online, if you are unable to find them in-store. 

**FYI...I kid you not, these are the most comfy pumps that I own (I have the nude patent pumps - I'm wearing them in the "My Young, Thrifty, and Thriving Fashion Epiphany" post).

Purchase/view the blue patent pumps here.

Purchase/view the red patent pumps here.
Purchase/view the cheetah print (not patent) pumps here.
Purchase/view the black patent pumps here.
Purchase/view the black glitter pumps here.
Purchase/view the gold glitter pumps here.

Penn Station Chronicles: Deja Vu

Penn Station Chronicles does not discriminate.   No sir...sure doesn't.  Just when I thought it was only NY Penn Station that would provide random entertainment...I was sadly mistaken.  Newark Penn Station is right up there and did not disappoint.

Background story:  Last year, on Halloween, my sister and I participated in the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.  It was my first time in the parade...actually it was my first Halloween ever in NY.  But let's cut to the chase...after finishing the parade, we took the train back to Newark Penn Station where we were parked.  As we're leaving the station and walking towards the parking garage, a woman approximately in her 40s, approaches us and gives us this looooonnng speech about how she's been out there all day trying to get enough money to feed her family...TEARS AND ALL!  I'll never forget it.  It was convincing, but you have to be skeptical.  Because it was so late, we gave her a few dollars because you never know what to expect at that time of night if you turn someone down...they may just be that desperate.

Anywho...I recently came back from a trip to VA, and my sister and I took the Amtrak to Newark Penn where her husband would be picking us up.  Needless to say...on our way out of the station, towards the parking garage *DUN DUN DUNNNN* (Do you know where I'm going with this?  Are you ready?) the lady who approached us on Halloween was back to the same old tricks!  OH NO SHE DIDN'T!  Oh yes, she did!   I recognized her the instant I saw her because she came to us in the same fashion and in the same exact spot.

This time, daylight was on our side, and we had an extra person!  We just kept walking as she was getting ready to pull out her best performance.  Shut her DOWN!  She got a "a" out, but that was about it!  We know who you are, honey!  You may not remember us, but we sure do remember you!

Moral of the story (not to state the obvious):  Sometimes, you just have to keep on walking and ignore people when they are begging for money.  You can't trust everyone who asks for spare change...you never know if they are genuinely in need or if that is their daily routine.

Thank you, Newark Penn Station!

New Kolor on the Block Series (Shoe Edition)

Color Blocking for under $100!

Color Blocking is by far my favorite trend this Spring!  I'm not sure if it's the bold colors or what, but I'm all over it.  Because I'm so passionate about this trend I've decided to dedicate a series to it.  The shoe edition is the first of several to come (I'll also be doing accessories, dresses, bottoms, tops, etc.).  Each edition will contain items all under $100/each.

Note:  You will need to use the arrows to view more shoes on each slide. You can click on an item to purchase at the retailer's website if it is not already sold out (keep in mind, I've put these on here not just for you to be able to purchase, but also as inspiration, so I apologize ahead of time if I got your hopes up and the shoes have been sold out).

More Jessica Simpson...

More Urban Outfitters...

Express' Semi-Annual Clearance Sale (Up to 50% OFF!)

Check out Express' Semi-Annual Clearance Sale Here!

YTT's Look for Less Series: Drew Barrymore Bronze Sequin Top & Black Harem Pants

Get Drew Barrymore's Look for Less than $200!

YTT's Look for Less Series: Drew Barrymore

Casual Pants by Asos
Pumps by Steve Madden
Sequin Top by French Connection
Earrings by TopShop 

My Young, Thrifty, and Thriving Fashion Epiphany

There's nothing like a near-death experience (like almost getting hit by a train...yes, that really did happen) to bring two people closer...there's also nothing like a mutual love for affordable fashion to bring two bloggers closer together.  Both of these circumstances happen to be true for myself and Tiffany of My Fashion Epiphany.

I've always felt a great sense of pride to see a fellow blogger from Northern VA become successful in a short amount of time the way that Tiffany has.  In just a few months, Tiffany has become 1 of 9 lovely ladies to be invited to be a part of Petite Fashion Blogs.

We started following one another on Twitter and developed a mutual respect for each other's venture into the wide world of blogging.  This blog meet-up was my first time meeting the fashionable, Mrs. Tiffany.  She's as endearing in person as she is on Twitter and on her blog.

Without further ado, here are some pictures from our blog meet-up courtesy of her talented husband.  See the end of this post for details on what each of us is wearing.

Lisa from Young, Thrifty, & Thriving

White Blazer from H&M

Seafoam Green Bustier from Urban Outfitters

Black Leggings with Back Zipper Detail from H&M

Nude Pumps from Target

Earrings, Bracelets, and Ring from Forever 21

Clutch from H&M

Tiffany from My Fashion Epiphany

Black Blazer from Zara

Coral Rory Beca Dress from Forever 21

Black Pumps from Guess

Love Necklace from Forever 21

Clutch - Thrifted

Penn Station Chronicles: Need Weed???

Let me start off by saying, "WELCOME TO PENN STATION CHRONICLES!!"  WOO HOO!  This is my first Penn Station Chronicles post...ENJOY!

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of waiting for my train in Penn Station for over an hour (FUN! #fullofsarcasm).  Lucky for me, Penn Station holds enough entertainment to make the time go by more quickly.

As I'm sitting on the stairs, reading one of the 3 fashion magazines I purchased from Hudson News, I noticed a guy in all black who also has on a pair of black sunglasses.  Let's just say he looked like a knock-off Neo from the Matrix.  I also noticed that he was carrying a plastic bag around (not a shopping bag or a ziploc bag...but a see-through baggie) and walking with a cane.  I went back to reading my magazine again and then I looked up and noticed that he was sitting on top of a woman...he was on her lap as she was sitting on the floor but he was leaned back to the point that if you didn't stare long enough you wouldn't have even seen her there. #strange

If that wasn't enough...he had a cardboard sign on his chest and this was the most entertaining part of all!  It read...

NEED WEED

Support the cause

#ikidyounot This is where I realized that what he was carrying around in his baggie was indeed WEED!  LMAOOOO!  Needless to say, you had to have been there to really appreciate the hilarity of the situation.  

At least he was honest, though.  You've gotta give him that.

Penn Station Chronicles

If I'm gonna talk about it, I might as well be about it.  I wrote on FB the other day that I wanted to write a book called "Penn Station Chronicles".  Why?  Because it's never a dull day or night in NY's Penn Station.  If you've ever had the opportunity to find yourself in Penn Station at any point in your life, you know what I mean.  I've been in the North Jersey/NY area for only 5 months and I swear I've seen it all and I owe it all to Penn Station.

Because I don't have the time or the resources to actually write a book, I decided I'd utilize my blog to share my unique experiences.  I'd also love to hear from my followers or anyone who runs across my blog about things you've seen or heard in Penn Station.

HERE GOES NOTHIN!

What is Birchbox?

Don't worry...if you're not hip, neither was I until last week.  I was perusing through my YouTube subscriptions (because I love to watch makeup tutorials, hauls, and reviews) and came upon a video by AdoreDior0x titled, My First Birchbox!! February 2011 (view the video and Birchbox Website) for more details.

For just $10/month or $110/year, Birchbox will deliver 4-5 deluxe samples to you from your favorite brands each month.  Each month you will receive something different.  Some of the brands are NARS, benefit, Korres, Kiehl's, Laura Mercier, Stila, and bareMinerals.  For someone like me who has always wanted to try products from these brands but hasn't had the $$ to pay full price for an item, I thought this was ideal!  You're basically getting a sample from a luxury brand for only $2/month.  If you like it, you can purchase the product from their site; if not, you lost $10 at the most/month which isn't bad at all.

Visit their site and view the video if you want to learn more about Birchbox and what it has to offer.  There are no hidden fees and you can cancel your subscription at any time.  Also, they have a 90 day return policy on full-size product purchases.  Last, but certainly not least, if you review one of the products you received a sample for, you receive loyalty points which can go towards purchasing a full-size product.

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